Sutherlands Lake Nature Reserve
County
Guysborough
Size
215 ha
Classification
Nature Reserve
Status
New
Conditions Apply?
Yes
Overview
Two patches of old tolerant hardwood and red spruce forest
Ecological Values
Two of only a few undisturbed forest patches in a landscape largely disturbed by recent harvesting
Sugar maple, yellow birch and red spruce old forest
Outdoor Recreation Values
Forestry Values
Mature softwood and mixedwood
Both parcels currently unavailable for forestry due to DNR old forest policy
Other Resource Values
Medium mineral potential
Part of the area is licensed for mineral exploration
Low petroleum potential
Low wind potential
Conditions
Legal protection of portion (54 ha) subject to addressing mineral rights